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Lomachenko vs. Sosa: 3 Keys to Victory for Lomachenko

By CJ Halloran

Posted on April 6, 2017

On April 8, 2017, top pound-for-pound fighter Vasyl “Hi-Tech” Lomachenko (7-1, 5 KOs) will defend his WBO Super Lightweight title against Jason “El Canito”Sosa (20-1-4, 15 KOs) to open up the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD.

2. Stay Off the Ropes

Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Rocky Martinez MVP RBRBoxing (4)

Photo by Marilyn Paulino/RBRBoxing

Jason Sosa, although not nearly as good of an all-around fighter, probably has more raw power than the lighter Vasyl Lomachenko and will look to unleash it at choice moments throughout the fight.

One of the best moments to unleash a vicious right hand to the head or a crunching hook to the body is when Sosa’s opponent is trapped against the ropes.

In order to avoid being forced to brawl with a larger man, Loma will have to stay away from his opponent and keep off the ropes.